Guided Hat allows Kung Lao to direct the hat upwards or downwards by inputting or. If the Guided Hat ( ) ability is equipped, it will replace Kung LaoвЂ™s Hat Toss. Hat Toss can be used in zoning as a way to keep the opponentвЂ™s movement in check. Kung LaoвЂ™s Hat Toss ( ) is a high projectile. Another situation this can be done in is after knocking the opponent down, then whiff punishing their Getup Attack. This can usually be used to punish any move that is -16 or greater. Since this string is rather slow on start-up and is unsafe on block, itвЂ™s best used to punish unsafe moves. Flowing WaterДЇlowing Water ( +, , ) is a 15 frame advancing mid attack that triggers a Krushing Blow if it hits as a Kounter or Punish. Kung LaoвЂ™s Back Throw will also trigger a Krushing Blow if the opponent failed to Throw Escape the previous throw.

When throwing with Kung Lao, itвЂ™s usually best to use his Back Throw as it will leave the opponent close enough for him to apply pressure on knockdown. A good option afterwards is to use a poke such as Kung LaoвЂ™s + will beat any attack that is slower than 10 frames.

If the move is blocked, it will leave Kung Lao at merely -3. ItвЂ™s important to be able to hit confirm this move because it is Kung LaoвЂ™s safest mid attack that can lead into a combo. Because + consists of 2 hits, it can be hit confirmed into a Spin for a combo. Kung LaoвЂ™s Twin Kicks ( + ) is a 14 frame mid attack. This is slightly more effective than staggering with Kung LaoвЂ™s which leaves him at -3 on block. Since Kung LaoвЂ™s has a similar animation to his, it can be mixed with his. leaves Kung Lao at 0 on block and can be staggered for pressure. Kung LaoвЂ™s Straight Poke ( ) is a high attack. If done at maximum range, the Orbiting Hat will not make contact with the opponent and instead will begin to surround Kung Lao, which can then be used to continue Kung LaoвЂ™s offense. If the Orbiting Hat ( ) ability is equipped, using it after +, will allow Kung Lao to remain completely safe. While unsafe, the opponent must predict which move Kung Lao will use in order to punish. Another option is to use a Special Move such as Hat Toss ( ) or Amplified Spin ( ) after +. Be wary as the last hit can be interrupted or Flawless Blocked. Finishing the string by using +, , + can interrupt the opponent out of their attack. There are multiple ways to counter opponents trying to punish Kung LaoвЂ™s +. If blocked however, Kung Lao will be punishable at -19. Alternatively, use +, which can net higher damage as it can combo into Amplified Spin. For safety, use +, which will knock the opponent down and leave Kung Lao at -7 on block. This is a 10 frame advancing mid attack that can be staggered for pressure. Kung LaoвЂ™s primary move is his Step Punch ( + ).

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